It's common knowledge that smoking presents a risk to pregnant women and their unborn children but a recent, long-term study reveals strong evidence that secondhand smoke can also cause significant problems. ...more

February 16, 2009

A special vaccine court ruled against parents with autistic children Thursday, saying that vaccines are not to blame for their children's neurological disorder. ...more

February 12, 2009

When it was learned that a Hernando County public school student had been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, the Hernando County Health Department acted swiftly and prudently to warn the parents of students at the school and others in close contact with the youngster. ...more

February 12, 2009

Debra Saunders had an opinion in Highlands Today on Jan. 30, about the use of medical marijuana, but took it to a higher level. I have in my opinion not seen an article worthy of print from Saunders to date! She did, however, get one comment right, (some doctors) give "THC" properties. ...more

February 4, 2009

As the economy sours, families are forced to make tough decisions, and many already have decided against the state's college savings plan. ...more

January 29, 2009

The House of Flavors Ice Cream Company is recalling 64 ounce square packages of Hannaford Chocolate Chip Ice Cream because some packages shipped to Florida contain undeclared walnuts. ...more

January 28, 2009

To prevent the loss of more downtown businesses, the St. Petersburg City Council voted Thursday to reduce rent for a number of shops and restaurants at The Pier. ...more

January 24, 2009

To prevent the loss of more downtown businesses, the St. Petersburg City Council voted Thursday to reduce rent for several shops and restaurants at the Pier. ...more

January 23, 2009

Against pleas from worried residents and a petition with more than 200 signatures, the county commission on Wednesday approved a mental health and drug treatment facility on Grove Road. ...more

January 15, 2009

State food monitors aren't performing required inspections for more than a fourth of food service establishments that pose the highest risk to the public, said a report from the state accountability office. ...more

December 31, 2008